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Go to TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION procedure.

NO  

Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and 
ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, 
corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to 
"VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals. 

Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical 
damage. 

2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, 

deterioration, or damage.  

3. Has a problem been found? 

YES  

Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

NO  

Go to POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION procedure. 

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Motor Power circuit Inspection 

1. Ignition "OFF"  

2. Disconnect outside mirror switch and front power seat switch.  

3. Measure resistance between terminal "1" of DDM and chassis ground. 

Specification :Approx. infinity ohms

 

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Fig. 206: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 1 Of DDM And Chassis Ground 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Is the measured resistance within specifications? 

YES  

Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION" procedure. 

NO  

Check for short in power harness. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF 
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

COMPONENT INSPECTION 

1. Check illumination 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

3. Select `ACTUATION TEST' mode on scan tool and press [F1] to start 

 

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Fig. 207: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Actuation Test Of Illumination Lamp
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Dose illumination lamp work properly? 

YES  

Go to step 2. 

NO  

Substitute with a known-good left outside mirror and check for proper operation. 

If the problem is corrected, replace left outside mirror and then go to "VERIFICATION OF 
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

2. Check DDM 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

3. Substitute with a known-good DDM and Check if the DTC is erased.  

4. Is the DTC erased? 

YES  

Substitute with a known-good DDM and check for proper operation. 

If the problem is corrected, replace DDM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR" procedure. 

NO  

Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, 
or damage. 

Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" 
procedure. 

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

Refer to DTC B1910. 

DTC B2529 DRIVE DOOR COURTESY LAMP ERROR 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Refer to DTC B2525. 

 

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

DDM is a node of CAN communication system which consists of IPM, FAM, RAM, ADM, IMS. Main 
function of DDM is lock/unlock of door and window, adjusting position and fold/unfold of outside mirror. 
Beside that, for the convenience of driver in dark area, DDM controls all sorts of switch illumination (outside 
mirror s/w, front power seat s/w etc.) and door lamp. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The ECM sets DTC B2529 if there's short circuit in driver door lamp circuit harness. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

MONITOR DTC STATUS 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".  

3. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode and monitor "DTC Status" parameter.  

4. Is the DTC B2529 present? 

YES  

Go to TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION procedure. 

NO  

Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and 
ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, 
corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to 
"VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals. 

Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical 
damage. 

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible Cause

DTC Strategy



Check Resistance  



short in signal harness  



short in power harness  



Faulty driver door lamp  



Faulty DDM  

Enable Conditions



IGN `ON' & Engine `OFF'  

Threshold value



infinity ohms  

Detecting time



50 ms  

FAIL SAFE

-

 

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